Vitamin E Flashcards
1
Q
Vitamin E other name
A
Antihemolytic vitamin
(Tocopherol
Alpha-tocopherol)
Antioxidant vitamin
(Anti-sterility
factor)
1
Q
Chemistry of vit E
A
- Stable in high temperatures and acids but unstable in alkali, UV
light, and oxygen - Readily oxidized
through rancid fats, or
lead and iron salts
2
Q
1 mg is equivalent to
A
1 Ul Vitamin E
3
Q
Function of vit. E
A
- Prevents oxidation
- Prevents RBCs integration in hemolysis
- Protects from oxidative damage
- Promotes synthesis of
essential body compounds - Protects structure and
function of muscletissues
4
Q
Selenium
A
Protect selenium
from oxygen-free radicals
5
Q
Sulfur-containing
amino acids
A
for glutathione
6
Q
Zinc, manganese,
and copper
A
for enzymes
activation
7
Q
Vitamin A
A
for signaling its
lower amounts
to vitamin E
8
Q
Vitamin E
A
Requiring high
amounts of PUFA for
vitamin E increase
9
Q
Vitamin E deficiency
A
Hemorrhage for interference
with blood clotting
actions of vitamin K and
vice versa
10
Q
Toxicity
A
- Hypovitaminosis E
- RBC hemolysis
that may result to hemolytic anemia
11
Q
Food sources
A
- Plant oils
- Green and leafy
vegetables - Whole grains
- Liver
- Egg yolk
- Dairy
- Mayonnaise
- Salad dressing
- Nuts and seeds
